Overview

• Turturro told the Happy Sad Confused podcast he accepted Carmine Falcone only if he could wear specific glasses to function as a personal “mask.”
• He said he declined The Penguin because he felt he had already done the role and prefers brief, self-contained turns.
• The Penguin features Carmine Falcone in flashbacks portrayed by Mark Strong rather than bringing Turturro back.
• ComicBook.com reports The Batman Part II has a finished script, with filming planned for January 2026 and a target release of October 1, 2027.
• Viewers can stream The Batman and The Penguin on HBO Max, according to the reporting.